Quest Minivan XE V6-2960cc 3.0L SOHC MFI (VG30E) (1998)
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6. Rotate tensioner 70 to 80— clockwise with hexagon wrench, and temporarily tighten lock nut.
7. Turn crankshaft clockwise at least two times, then slowly set No. 1 piston at TDC of its compression stroke.
8. Push middle of timing belt between RH camshaft sprocket and tensioner pulley with force of 98 N (10 kg, 22 lbs.).
9. Loosen tensioner lock nut, keeping tensioner steady with hexagon wrench.
10. Set feeler gauge as shown in figure, which is 0.35 mm (0.0138 inch) thick and 12.7 mm (0.500 inch) wide.
11. Turn crankshaft clockwise, and set feeler gauge as shown in figure.
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Timing belt will move about 2.5 teeth.
12. Tighten tensioner lock nut, keeping tensioner steady with hexagon wrench.
13. Turn crankshaft clockwise and remove feeler gauge.
14. Turn crankshaft clockwise at least two times, then slowly set No. 1 piston at TDC of its compression stroke.
